Chapter Fourteen Entanglement

  White clouds warm a sleep till the sun is high in the sky. Brother's matter has a way to resolve, Yu Mo's trap also didn't succeed, she finally put down the heavy burden that had been weighing on her heart for days, and slept soundly through the night.

  When I woke up, I saw the winter sun shining brightly through the window and casting a beam of light on the small desk in front of the window.

  White clouds stretched lazily and shouted "Xin Yan".

  He carried a basin of water for washing his face and pushed open the door to enter.

  "Miss, I finally slept well yesterday and didn't have insomnia." Xīn Yuè said while attending to Bai Yun's hair washing. Her eyes were puffy, with very deep dark circles, the whole person looked extremely haggard.

  "I'm able to sleep soundly now, how about you? Didn't sleep well last night?"

  "It's nothing." Xīn Yuān chuckled nervously.

  Bai Yun warmly grasped her hand and gently tapped her forehead, saying: "You've been following me for so long, what can you hide from me? Last night, not only did you have insomnia, but you also cried, didn't you?"

  Her face turned red with shame when Miss said it. Yu Mo was sent back to the White family in Luoxian County by her mother-in-law because of what happened during the day, and she couldn't sleep all night thinking about Yu Mo's affairs. What's wrong with my sister? She has been smart since childhood, but being too clever can be a mistake. First, she stole Miss's hairpin, and this time she set up Miss in front of her parents, how will she spend her days in the White family from now on? The more she thought about it, the more worried she became, tossing and turning until she fell asleep at midnight.

  Bai Yun finished washing and dressing, looking neat and tidy. Seeing Xin's heavy heart, she said: "Don't worry about Yu Mo anymore, children have their own blessings, let alone a younger sister? She has her own destiny."

  Just then, Bai Jiangshi came in, with Zhen Niang carrying a tray beside her, on which was placed Bai Yunnuan's breakfast.

  Spring bamboo shoots, water celery and other small dishes, half a bowl of small porridge, two pieces of rice cakes.

  White clouds warm the heart, busy in front of the incense burner asking for peace.

  Bai Jiang glanced at Xin Yu with a hint of color in her eyes due to the matter with Yu Mo, and said: "Xin Yu, you go out first."

  Xin Yan knew that his wife was angry with him because of her sister's affair and didn't dare to stay, so he bowed and quietly retreated.

  "Mother, Rain Ink's mistake has nothing to do with Xin Mo. Xin Mo is still loyal and considerate towards his daughter."

  "Born of the same parents, can't be avoided." Mother looked at Bai Yunnuo's eyes filled with worry, "Really didn't want Ah Nuan to bury hidden dangers for herself with her kindness back then."

  White clouds warm her heart, she tightens up at the thought of her past life, where she indeed invited wolves into her home. In this life, how could she give bad people the opportunity to harm herself again?

  Zhen Niang put the tray on the table and said, "Miss, this is also for your own good. Didn't you see that Xin Yan was crying and begging because of Yu Mo's ink yesterday? Although Xin Yan knows how to be grateful, Yu Mo is her sister after all, and the relationship between master and servant may not be as strong as the bond between flesh and blood. In my opinion, after Yuanxiao Festival, when we return to the White Mansion, Madam should choose a capable maid for you again."

  Bai Yun said, "I'm getting up late today and I'm a bit hungry. Let's hurry up and have breakfast."

  Then sat down at the table for a meal, Bai Jiangshi and Zhen Niang exchanged a smile, their eyes full of doting.

  The sun sets in the west, and the remaining sunlight is like blood.

  Qin Guan walked out of the south wing room, passed through the inner hall, and headed towards the east garden.

  The chill of early spring was not as severe as that of the twelfth lunar month, but it still chilled to the bone. He pulled his cloak tighter around him, touched his icy cheeks, and walked quickly through the noisy gongs and drums on the square outside.

  Today is the last day of Zhang Jia's grand play. This afternoon was supposed to be his turn on stage, but he pushed it off saying he wasn't feeling well and let other young actors from the troupe take over instead.

  The monks in the temple were all doing their evening lessons in the main hall, while the idle people outside were watching the show, no one knew that he was carrying a deformed and sprouting girl's heart to find Bai Zhenxuan.

  In the eastern garden, there was no one around, only Bai Zhenxuan's qin sound came out from the side house like jade plates falling.

  Qin Guan listened to the melodious zither music and couldn't help but step on the small stage with a gentle pace, revealing his feminine charm.

  You fool, no matter how high your musical skills are, you don't know that I will replace you in the elegant performance on Lantern Festival!

  Bai Zhenxuan was playing a tune, fully focused, with the music and himself as one, as if he were the master of the melody. Suddenly, he heard a gentle knock at the door, asked who it was, but didn't see anyone answering, so he stopped playing the zither, got up to open the door.

  Qin Guan was wearing a cyan cloth straight skirt, with a red jade hairpin on her head, smiling shyly and standing outside the door. Bai Zhenxuan was taken aback.

  "Qin Guan, how did you come?"

  "Uninvited, yet there's hot tea waiting for me?"

  Bai Zhenxuan was taken aback, and had no choice but to let Qin Guan enter the house. He didn't close the door, but Qin Guan casually shut it behind him.

  Bai Zhenxuan had no choice but to go to the table and pour a cup of hot tea for Qin Guan, "Here, Songta just sent it over, it's still scalding hot, be careful not to burn yourself."

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  Bai Zhenxuan was just being polite, but Qin Guan took it as concern, and suddenly felt a surge of emotions, a wave of deep feelings welled up, and she twisted and turned, wanting to take Bai Zhenxuan's hand. Bai Zhenxuan coughed loudly several times, and Songta appeared at the door.

  Songta pushed open the door and stuck his head in, asking: "Young Master, is there anything you'd like me to take care of?"

  Bai Zhenxuan pointed at Qin Guan and said: "Send Officer Qin back."

  Songta laughed and ran in, crouching down beside the piano official and said: "Piano official, when did you come? Why are you leaving so soon? It's cold outside, why don't you sit for a while?" Songta was smiling apologetically at the piano official, but suddenly saw his young master cast two icy glances over, so he quickly changed his words and said: "It's cold outside, it's better to rest in bed. Piano official, let me see you off."

  The appearance of Songta poured a big bucket of cold water on Qin Guan's enthusiasm for Bai Zhenxuan.

  Bai Zhenxuan saw Qin Guan's cold face, but he didn't move, and said: "Qin Xianggong, the Lantern Festival is approaching, I don't dare to be rude to Master Hui Ze's entrustment, can't accompany you, please don't take it to heart. Just wait until after the Lantern Festival, send off the noble guest, and I will definitely go to Jinxiu Ban to toast Qin Xianggong's performance when I return to Luozhou."

  Qin Guan smiled upon hearing Bai Zhenxuan's words and said with sparkling eyes: "Is it settled then?"

  "It's settled with just one word."

  Qin Guan reluctantly followed Song Ta out of the room.

  Bai Zhenxuan quickly closed the door and let out a sigh. He didn't have a habit of cutting sleeves, this Qin Guan had misused his thoughts on someone else.

  Then continued practicing piano until nightfall.

  The grand play of the Zhang family ended with a night show.

  The troupe began to pack up and head back to Lu County overnight. The first month was the busiest time for the troupe, with several wealthy families celebrating birthdays and inviting them to perform at their gatherings. Tomorrow's performance was at a large household near Lu County, where they were celebrating the 100th day of their newborn son. The host had specifically requested Qin Guan, but Zhang Nai Chun stubbornly turned down the request and negotiated with the troupe leader to have another dan actor replace Qin Guan.

  The troupe left, but Zhang Nai Chun and Qin Guan remained in the south wing.

  Bai Yun Nuan was calmly reading a book in her boudoir.

  "Miss, the mistress has sent this over for you to eat. Have a good rest after eating, it's already late at night and don't stay up too late. The day after tomorrow, we still need to go with the master and mistress to welcome the honored guests from Lingyun Temple, so take these one or two days to nourish your spirit and energy."

  Bai Yun said "um" and put down her book to have a midnight snack.

  Xian Xin carefully stood by one side and then smiled: "Why stand? Sit down and keep me company."

  Xin Yan stood there and said timidly: "Madam ordered me to take good care of Miss."

  "There is no lady in the room now, you can sit down quickly!"

  Xin Yan sat down and was silent for a long time, seeing that the young lady of the house was eating her midnight snack with relish, her mood relaxed a lot, and said: "Miss, I'll tell you something."

  "What's up?"

  "The grand play of the Zhang family has also come to an end, but Young Master Zhang hasn't returned to the city, and neither has Officer Qin. Don't you think that's strange?"